Landscaped buffers shall be provided along the perimeter lot
boundaries of all proposed subdivisions and land developments. Buffer
plantings are in addition to other required plantings, such as street
trees, parking lot and replacement plantings, except as noted herein,
although these other plantings may lie within yard areas.

Screen ("S") and perimeter ("P") buffers shall be provided between proposed (PROP) and abutting land uses in accordance with the following chart. Buffer planting shall be provided in accordance with § 274-37.

Buffers may occur within any yard area, including the front yard, when applicable. Buffers shall be comprised of a variety of plant material, in accordance with § 274-41. Earthen berms shall also be included, where topographically feasible and where such berms will not increase runoff or cause water to flow onto an adjacent landowner's property.

If a reduction in buffer width is granted pursuant to an application
before the Zoning Hearing Board, the proposed buffer shall meet the
functional requirements of this article. This may necessitate the
provision of additional screening elements, such as fences or evergreen
shrubs.